Global Church News
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Catholic community offers prayer, supplies for London fire victims
Jun 15, 2017
The Catholic Bishops of Westminster offered their prayers and local parishes opened their doors to offer aid and supplies to those affected by a massive fire at an apartment complex in west London on Wednesday.
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Bishops pray for Catholic Congressman shot at baseball practice
Jun 15, 2017
Republican House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, 51, was among multiple persons shot in an incident at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning.
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Prominent Belgian liberation theologian dies
Jun 15, 2017
Belgian liberation theologian and sociologist Francois Houtart died Tuesday, June 6 at the age of 92, leaving a powerful legacy through his decades of work theorising globalisation, alternatives to capitalism and religion from a Marxist perspective.
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Thai monks translate old Buddhist scripture for pope
Jun 15, 2017
A mission to translate what is thought to be a two-century old scripture from Khmer into Italian, a gift to Pope Pius XI from King Rama VII, has been completed and is ready to be displayed at the Vatican Museum, according to Buddhist officials in Thailand.
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Bishop Machado: May God wipe away the tears of suffering children
Jun 14, 2017
The 5th Forum of the Global Network of Religions for Children was held in Panama City. Participants agreed to a declaration to end violence against children. The family is basic “cell of society". Married couples and the extended family of grandparents, relatives, and neighbours must be helped.
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Catholics in Florida remember Pulse nightclub victims
Jun 14, 2017
The Diocese of Orlando held a prayer service a year on from shooting that left 49 people dead
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Cardinal and London Mayor host interfaith Ramadan gathering
Jun 14, 2017
The Cardinal invited London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, along with young people of various faith, to Archbishop's House in Westmi
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Caritas Jordan providing Iftar meals for Syrian refugees
Jun 14, 2017
Marking 50 years from its foundation this year, Caritas Jordan has also just launched a special campaign.
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Kentucky native appointed Archbishop of Indianapolis
Jun 14, 2017
The Vatican announced Tuesday Pope Francis' transfer of Bishop Charles Thompson from the Evansville diocese to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
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Watch as FOCUS consecrates its ministry to Jesus through Mary
Jun 14, 2017
On June 13, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students will consecrate its mission to the Virgin Mary in perpetuity.
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